Make ALL the Patterns Challenge
Pattern 3 Freestyle Harem Pants, Shorts and Capris by EYMM
I decided to make some pants as other than leggings I have never made pants. I chose the Freestlye Harem pants as fussy miss Kai needs some long pants that are not jeans or leggings and she actually approved of this pattern. It is getting so hard to sew for her now, so I let her choose the patterns and fabric.
I've never sewn with Viscose before which the pattern recommends as it has good drape. I adore the feel of it and as miss Kai is incredibly sensitive to clothing I figured it would make her happy too so off we trotted to Spotlight (there was a 40% off sale after all). I let her choose the fabric, she has a good eye for it. I also grabbed some cotton lycra for the cuffs as Miss Kai was adamant she needed the cuff version.
Then life got busy and I let it sit for a week.
I finally got to it Monday and boy is it a quick sew. The viscose was a little tricky to work with but I kept with it and managed to keep it under control. I think I really need to get a walking foot if I am going to keep sewing with knits.The cuffs were are bit awkward but that's pretty normal and each time I sew with knits I find I get a little better at it.
I really like the layered pattern pieces. Having the option to just print the size I needed was great as was the no trim pages. The only thing I would have liked was some clearer pictures/instructions showing the pleats as I have never done them before. I ended up doing box pleats which I am not sure is right, but they look fine. Overall a good pattern with great fit so I am very happy with it. The big positive is Miss Kai actually loves them and is happy to wear them! Got to love that especially as it is a rare event now days!
I really like the layered pattern pieces. Having the option to just print the size I needed was great as was the no trim pages. The only thing I would have liked was some clearer pictures/instructions showing the pleats as I have never done them before. I ended up doing box pleats which I am not sure is right, but they look fine. Overall a good pattern with great fit so I am very happy with it. The big positive is Miss Kai actually loves them and is happy to wear them! Got to love that especially as it is a rare event now days!
If you would like to follow my progress or even join me on this crazy challenge you can follow me on Instagram and use #makeallthepatterns to tag your challenge pieces. I would love the encouragement! Plus what an awesome way to see all the amazing patterns out there for me to buy! Hehehe I'm not sure if the reasoning behind this challenge has sunk in yet...
Next I am going to sew myself something (the second time ever!!!!) Women’s Calla Lily Skirt by EYMM
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